Archives for January 2017

Recently I've been on a full on reading binge. My reading ranges from historical autobiographies of useless celebrities to in-depth examinations of business ethics and national energy systems. I swear if it sounds like I might learn something or be entertained I'm down to read.
I recently re-read Shoe Dog it was a combination of my favorite activities running and business. The read was pleasant and that sent me to the business books section for my next reading adventure.
This time, I Continue Reading

As #whole30 chugs along ( I've had some missteps and obvious non approved foods but I'm sticking with the rule of 90%) I've been craving a few more carbs than I've been able to eat. Of course when you need more carbs you have one of a few places to go to... potatoes and squashes are mine. Smashed potatoes were a natural choice I can quickly create them and they are pretty fool-proof. Oh and my kids will eat them...that's always a plus.
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It's Friday! It's been a pretty non-exciting week around here. Lots of workouts and lots of boring #whole30 eating which don't make for exciting blog posts. But while these weeks are boring in terms of things happening they are helping me put some serious dents in my weight-loss goals.
There have been a few fantastic things that have been warming my heart this week:
Epic Bars
...can we talk about these babies? They are the only thing saving me in this whole30 fight. While the bison ones Continue Reading

Over the past six months I've discovered one VERY true thing about me: I like to workout with people. I enjoy having a fitness tribe and a crew and a group of people I can chat with while I workout. I'm a big believer in group shared pain and workouts classes with a great bunch of people are just that.
Sadly my crew is now all over the place. What was once a tight-knit crew has grown and transformed into awesome spaces and people all over the place. I get my yoga fix at one place, my butt Continue Reading

Sometimes like any fitness fanatic I find myself falling into the same moves and sequences over and over and over. Trust me I know I'm not alone in this, I hear from people all the time I'm bored...and doing the same things. I need a change-up. This new " Trainer Try It" series for 2017 will highlight new moves for you to try to incorporate into your fitness routines. Some are great for newbies and some are more advanced.
I'm hoping that these little moves and work out ideas with inspire Continue Reading